Grand Canyon to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Canyon from Missoula?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Missoula is 750.1 miles (1207.2 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located N of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 900.1 miles, taking about 18h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona and Missoula in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Canyon and Missoula. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.